The METAL used in this collection is recycled from bombs that were dropped in Laos between 1964 and 1973. They were 2 million tons in ammunition during 580,000 bombings, making the country the most bombed per capita in history.

A third of these bombs did not explode, leaving the country contaminated with huge quantities of unexploded ordnance (UXO).

Since the bombing ended, more than 20,000 people have been killed or seriously injured by the material. The biggest victims are children.

Through Article_22, which works with the recycled metal of these bombs, Anna had access to the material. Each Peacebomb helps to clean the country and promotes more work for the community.

METAL & CROCHET

[metal e crochê]

Combining a metal that comes from a war with light and colorful threads of crochet, the designer tries to talk about the endless possibilities that we all have to transform our stories. She also wants to show that opposites can be nicely combined, they can have a dialogue and form a unity.

“Combining the metal that comes from a country I have never been to crochet that comes from my roots, I talk also about my life that made me a foreigner in the country I live, but also a stranger in my hometown. Life that opened so many new possibilities but also keeps my dearest memories inside my heart.”

This collection was made in honor of my 2 talented grandmothers Alzira and Thereza.

“Para Alzira e Thereza, minhas talentosas avós.”

METAL & WORDS

[metal e palavras]

Words of kindness engraved in the metal to reminds us how important words can be to change lives. Sometimes, it takes one (positive) word to change and transform. The words “Peace” or “Love” bring new meaning to the metal that comes from suffering.

Saber respeitar e apreciar as diferenças é cada vez mais fundamental.

18k gold, silver, Article_22 metal, diamonds

18k gold, silver, Article_22 metal, diamonds

VERNISSAGE

GALERIA ANA TERRA VITORIA, ES - BRAZIL

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Anna Machado donated the proceeds of the sales of these pieces to Pea Santa Luzia, a social project in her hometown that assists children and adolescents with food, school support and extra-curricular activities such as sports, music and art classes